Withholding Tax

Why is withholding tax being applied on my account?

Withholding tax may be applied to US and AU shares.

AU shares: 

Tax can be withheld if: 

  • You are not an Australian resident for tax purposes 
  • You have not provided your Tax File Number (TFN) to Superhero 
  • Specific withholding tax rules apply for the security 


US shares: 

Tax can be withheld however the rate will depend on:

  • Your Tax residency
  • The information provided in your W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E or W9 form